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Dyslexia and Characteristics of Dyslexia: A Guide for Parents Webinar 9/24/24
This webinar discussed the difference between characteristics of dyslexia identified through the general education setting and dyslexia as a specific learning disability identified under IDEA (special education) or as a disability under Section 504. We will discuss the support options for students who are struggling in reading and ways in…
TNSTEP Presenta: El próximo paso – Planificando el IEP Preparación para una efectivaparticipación en el Programa deEducación Individualizado (IEP) 8-5-24
The Next Step, IEP Planning – Preparing for effective participation in Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings (workshop in Spanish) Este taller está diseñado para permitir que los participantes comprendan y participen plenamente en el proceso del equipo del IEP. Los participantes aprenderán: Los tipos de servicios que pueden ofrecerse a…
Standards for Special Education Evaluation & Eligibility Revisions for Public Feedback 8-20-24
The Tennessee Department of Education is currently revising the eligibility standards for special education, transitioning them from guidance to state board rule. This first phase of the task force’s work has concentrated on five key eligibility areas: Autism Developmental Delay (DD) Emotional Disability (ED) Specific Learning Disability (SLD) Speech or…
Creating Safe and Supportive Schools for ALL Students Webinar 2/21/23
The past few years have been incredibly difficult as our kids and teens have faced school closings, social isolation, missed milestones, trauma, threats of school violence, and more. This presentation will address: Ways we can help Open and effective communication among stakeholders The impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences Understanding and identifying trauma…
Virtual IEP Training with Tennessee Voices 7/24/24
Back to school means IEP meetings! This session reviewed the essential information families will find helpful during their student’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meeting. Joey Ellis, TNSTEP Director of Youth Services, your IEP expert, presented this training/discussion. Hosted by: Family Voices of Tennessee Click here to view the recorded presentation.…
Vocational Rehabilitation: Who, What, When, Where, Why, How (Parent & Professional Training) 7/17/24
A WAZE to Adulthood training series. Many young people with disabilities want to work after high school or college, just like their peers. Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) is a program that provides services and supports to help people with disabilities prepare for, get, and keep a job. This training provides basic information about the…
Do You Want to Work? Let’s Talk about VR! Student Training Session 6/24/24
A WAZE to Adulthood training series. This training discusses supports that can help youth prepare for a job, find a job, keep a job, and answer your questions. Click here to view the recorded presentation Click here to download presentation TNSTEP’s Training Recorded 6/24/24
Serving Students with Disabilities in Non-Public Schools Webinar 3/5/2024
This presentation addresses the obligation of local education agencies to serve students with disabilities in non-public schools, including the requirement to set aside a proportionate share of federal funding, the requirement to engage in the consultative process with representatives of students enrolled in non-public schools, and the requirement to develop…
Creating Safe and Supportive Schools for ALL Students Webinar 5/9/23
The past few years have been incredibly difficult as our kids and teens have faced school closings, social isolation, missed milestones, trauma, threats of school violence, and more. This presentation will address: Ways we can help Open and effective communication among stakeholders The impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences Understanding and identifying trauma…
Early Childhood Transition Planning Workshop 2-22-2024
Planning for a smooth transition for infants and toddlers. This workshop is for families with children being served through Part C Tennessee Early Intervention Services (TEIS) to assist them in preparing for the transition to Part B services. The information is family-friendly, realizing that the world of special education is…